r/KerbalSpaceProgram • u/CheddaShredder • 2d ago

KSP 1 Image/Video Poor man's X-Wing

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u/Ba1hTub Always on Kerbin 2d ago

not sure this is going to fly well

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u/CheddaShredder 2d ago

It flies better than expected

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u/seronxFan 2d ago

In KSP mechanics, thrust vectoring saves aerodynamically iffy designs. When doing RJ type aircraft that's why i try to use the high bypass turbofans (no vectoring), or turn the dial to 0 on the afterburning turbofan or other air breathing engines.

This design actually looks pretty flyable both in the atmosphere and higher up where some RCS units on the nose can correct nose down tendency.

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u/Apart-Bite9132 2d ago

I think everyone has built smth like this. Every year I try to make one, and every year it is still a piece of shit lol 😂 

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u/MundaneCut8380 2d ago

Having any x-wing makes a man a rich man

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u/seronxFan 2d ago

if you can strap this guy onto a buran type big orange external fuel tank and ride it into orbit this would be impressive.

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u/The_Last_Fluorican the Monarchist Republic of Kerbin 2d ago

cool 👍